Fi ction Writer Praises New Buick in Border War Tale
Western fiction writer Ralph Cummins, touring border conflict action in a 1929 Buick coupe, praises the car for smooth ride after a rough trip through mule tracks and cow-country roads. He notes reporters crave bigger battles and recalls improvised “tanks” built from tractors to spice war coverage.
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Auto Agency Keeps Busy With Truck Deliveries
The Richardson-Lovelock Company, Dodge Sars and Graham Brothers distributors, reports a busy week delivering multiple vehicles including two three ton trucks for Las Vegas Mector Express, a three ton dump truck for Fred Bachert, a Dodge Deluxe sedan for H Q Barber, and a Dodage coupe for E H McMurray. Scenic Airways, Inc. plans to light its Phoenix airport with boundary flood and obstruction lights, and two regular passenger lines already use the port.
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Highway Oiling To Start On 22.7 Mile Stretch
Work to oil the 22.7 mile road between a city point and Crystal will begin Saturday, per State Highway Department division engineer. The project will take about six weeks to complete, with the contractor widening the stretch forecast to last around 30 days.
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Grandfather of Pontiac Six Found in Pittsburgh Home
Pittsburgh May 2 The tale of a long-lost relative surfaces as a dilapidated early Pontiac single seater resurfaces at W J Frazier's home. A 1904 purchase and a plate reading PONTIAC reveal a Pontiac Motor Vehicle company history linking to Oakland and later General Motors Truck Corp. The piece traces the lineage, outlines company splits, and quotes an owner's manual warning against missteps in early engine operation.
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A. BR. Glancy
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Rapid Truck Company
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General Moters
General Motors Truck Corp
Frazier
Chevrolet near peak production for six cylinder line
J Warren Woodard reports Chevrolet Motor Company plants of 16 facilities are nearing output needed to meet revised annual quota of 1,350,000 passenger cars and trucks. March production reached 147,274 units with February at 121,210. Knudsen cites strong demand and expects larger April schedule as six-cylinder models roll out nationwide. R H K Greer notes optimism after six weeks abroad amid brisk sales and rising market for new Chevrolet six cylinders.
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California
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Anly
Night Theater Review Praises Las Vegas Cast
A Choice Entertainment critic lauds Cecile Dolson Pembroke Streett and Dr. Martin for standout performances in a local play. Beville Perry and Seavert receive high marks for skill and stage presence, while the Las Vegas Mercantile team receives thanks for their support.
Archery Becomes Boston University Minor Sport
Boston University officially adopts archery as a minor sport with two varsity teams, one for men and one for women. A May 2 tournament is planned in inter-departmental and inter-fraternity competition among sororities and inter-sorority groups, marking archery as the second new sport after a recent sanction of another activity.
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Boston University
Sancion
New Drive In Market Under Construction On South Fifth
Work on the Drive-In Market by contractor J C Jessee for Mikkelson Dorward and Wilson on South Fifth is underway with floors laid and walls rising. The 150 by 140 foot property will host 12 unit markets and a Shell service station leased to Shell. Spanish studio architecture and a planned completion around June 1, with Paul A Warner as architect. TAFFY LEAVES CHING NEW YORK May 2. Rangers sold Taffy Abel to Chicago Black Hawks breaking up a defense with Abel and Ching Johnson from Minneapolis four years ago.
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